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Maria Magher's Tips for using blogs in the classroom
On the ONLINE DEGREE site Maria Magher offers a more detailed breakdown of the following tips for using blogs in the classroom (@http://www.onlinedegrees.org/tips-for-using-blogs-in-the-classroom/)

for collaborative discussions and projects to share reflections on readings or other critical-thinking assignments
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 * Reflection: **
 * Writing: **

to post classroom writing assignments, or to compare writings and share ideas readings to exercises to give students the extra help that they need
 * Tutoring: **
 * Classroom Management: **

to coordinate classroom assignments and announcements

create an online portfolio of work ** Online Portfolio: **

using technology to help students learn is natural, as it brings the information to them on their own terms can also help motivate learning by offering students a new outlet offer new outlets to help students with reading and writing skills
 * Benefits of Blogs **

Maria's post also directs you to the Web 2.0′s list [|33 Ways to Use Blog in Your Classroom and Educational Settings].